In Perspective — Giving up on Afghanistan? Oct 23, 2009
That is when President George H. W. Bush established the strategy of evicting Iraq from Kuwait and destroying the Iraqi regular army. He called in Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, gave him that mission, gave him what he said he needed and then stepped back to let the military do its job. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Fla. burglar caught sleeping in pub's freezer Oct 21, 2009
Chocolate chip cookies (for George H. W. Bush). (Makes about 70 cookies). (Fresno Bee)
Feehery: Dems head for health care crackup? Oct 20, 2009
And George H. W. Bush was settling in to his first year as president ... Democrats passed the repeal and President George H. W. Bush signed it. (CNN -- US)
Why Rawlings Cannot Advise Prof Mills II Oct 16, 2009
Feature Article of Friday, 16 October 2009. Feature Article of Friday, 16 October 2009. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Regional Roundup Oct 16, 2009
Covering the Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush years, and now the years of Obama, Capitol Steps revamps its material as history is made. The parodies are in the form of well-known songs from past decades and usually open with a skit. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
U.S. lifts sixth Presidents Cup Oct 12, 2009
The U.S. team stands together with former U.S. President George H. W. Bush (R) during opening ceremonies of the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Harding Park golf course in San Francisco, California, October 7, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Pawlenty to Headline Iowa GOP Event... Oct 8, 2009
Mr. Bartlett has worked for Jack Kemp and Presidents Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He has been a fellow at the Cato Institute and the Heritage Foundation. (The Drudge Report)
We Are Not All Keynesians Yet Oct 6, 2009
Bartlett offers the valuable perspective of a real inside witness, having served on the staffs of several key members of Congress and as a senior policy analyst in the administrations of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He is, moreover, a good economic historian and provides a well-documented summary of the last 80 years of American macroeconomics. (The American Conservative)
Zimbabwe: Nestl Defies Calls to Pull Out of Country Oct 3, 2009
com: Zimbabwe: Nestl Defies Calls to Pull Out of Country (Page 1 of 1). Published by the government of Zimbabwe. (allAfrica.com)
the 1990s as history Oct 2, 2009
My book is an effort to write a narrative history of the entire period, so while I have chapters on Presidents Bush I and Bill Clinton I also deal with various other topics, such as the first Gulf War during which George H. W. Bush carefully avoided making all the mistakes that turned his son s occupation of Iraq into such a fiasco. I have material on the O.J. Simpson trial, the Smithsonian s unfortunate Enola Gay exhibition, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, TV s most brilliant accomplishment... (Harper's Magazine)
If Afghanistan is its test, NATO is failing Oct 1, 2009
Asia Times Online :: South Asia news, business and economy from India and Pakistan. Celebrating its 60th birthday this year, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization [1] is looking peaked and significantly worse for wear. (Asia Times Online)
LETTER / Cohasset reaction to speech overstated Sep 30, 2009
It was, indeed, a fine speech, reminiscent of the ones given by President Reagan and President George H. W. Bush. There was no mention of the detailed written assignment on how to help the president. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Open Mike: Commander in Class? Sep 26, 2009
Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush both gave speeches to students about education, and nobody batted an eye. So why is Obama's speech a different situation. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
The Death (And Life) of Conservatism Sep 26, 2009
In Tanenhaus's universe-unlike the one inhabited by the rest of us-Eisenhower, the pre-Watergate Nixon, George H. W. Bush, Clinton, and Barack Obama are genuine conservatives. Meanwhile, the policies of the ideologue George W. Bush were somehow both the apotheosis of conservatism and its negation. (CBS News)
Dan Quayle: Evidence of a Double Standard Sep 25, 2009
An attorney from Huntington, Indiana, James Danforth Quayle spent four years in the House of Representatives followed by eight years in the Senate before being chosen by George H. W. Bush as his vice presidential candidate. During the Bush-Quayle campaign, detractors spoke of Quayle's lack of experience and youth. (Townhall.com)
Pretty Suite! Obama's $7K a Night NYC Digs Sep 23, 2009
George H. W. Bush was particularly interested in the food being served and would often quiz Doherty when staying at the Waldorf. "Everybody made a big deal of him not liking broccoli but he was a real foodie. He loved everything and wanted to talk about the food and what was in it and how it was prepared," Doherty said. (ABC News -- Business)
Turbocharging the Brain--Pills to Make You Smarter? Sep 22, 2009
The 1990s, proclaimed the decade of the brain by President George H. W. Bush, has been followed by what might be labeled the decade of the better brain. Already a Digital subscriber. (Scientific American)
Flag author speaks at Chamber dinner (27) Sep 20, 2009
Bradley followed up Flags of Our Fathers with his second book, "Flyboys: A True Story of Courage,'' in 2003. It told the story of story of an air raid that took place during the Battle of Iwo Jima, some 150 miles away. Of the nine crewmen who survived after being shot down in the raid, eight were beheaded by the Japanese. The one who escaped, George H. W. Bush, went on to become the 41st president.Bradley's next book, "The Imperial Cruise,'' is scheduled for release in November. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Scoop on School- Presidential potency Sep 18, 2009
Reagan s done it, George H. W. Bush did it, and many more Presidents will do it. Like Obama, critics accused presidents in the past of turning their addresses to schools into campaign commercials. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Choice of cartoon shows lack of ethics Sep 17, 2009
In it you will find the President, just as Ronald Regan and George H. W. Bush before him, encouraging his listeners to assume responsibility for their lives and education. He tries to inspire them to success through diligent study. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Being Sexually Deprived in a Sex-Saturated Culture Sep 16, 2009
Janice Shaw Crouse is a former speechwriter for George H. W. Bush and now political commentator for the Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee. TOWNHALL DAILY: Be the first to read Janice Shaw Crouse's column. (Townhall.com)
Dalai Lama hopes to meet Obama in Nov: statement Sep 15, 2009
Every US president has met the Dalai Lama since former president George H. W. Bush in 1991. The Buddhist leader fled to India 50 years ago as China crushed an abortive uprising in Tibet. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Obama aides meet Dalai Lama: spokesman Sep 14, 2009
Every US president has met the Dalai Lama since the President George H. W. Bush in 1991, each time triggering strong condemnation from China. Obama -- who has called for a broader relationship between the United States and China -- is scheduled to make his first presidential visit to Beijing in November. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obama's speech tame, say area school officials Sep 13, 2009
Matt wrote on Sep 8, 2009 7:04 PM:" If Mr. Miliken really respected the office of the President, he would have wanted his daughter to watch this speech. Or if he was really worried about this speech he would have went to the White House website read the text, and clearly would have fell in line along with Laura Bush, and Newt Gingrich. Instead he jumped the gun, assumed he knew what was in the speech, and the joining lesson plans, listened to too much Fox News and continued his fear that this... (The Herald-Palladium)
Obama: 'Develop your talent' Sep 10, 2009
tag urit wrote on Sep 9, 2009 8:15 AM:Democrats complained in 1991 when then President George H. W. Bush broadcast a speech from a Northwest Washington junior high school. House Majority leader at the time, Dick Gephardt (D-Mo. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Wing-nuts should embrace Obama Sep 10, 2009
Articles receiving the most comments in the past 72 hours. Did you work on Labor Day. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
More of this story Sep 10, 2009
" That's what we're doing. He originally wanted the kids to write a letter to themselves saying what they could do to help him. And when George H. W. Bush spoke to school kids in 1991, the Democrats had a cow. Rep. William Ford, then chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, ordered the General Accounting Office to investigate the cost and legality of Bush's appearance. There was even a hearing! Unfortunately for Ford, the General Accounting Office concluded that the Bush... (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Attempted brainwashing Sep 10, 2009
poyntzc wrote on Sep 9, 2009 5:19 PM:" Observer1, this will upset you but cedarchopper is correct. The speech was bland at best and did not promote any "brainwashing". The problem was the followup material sent out by the Department of Education. I do wonder about someone giving a speech and uttering the phrase "I" so much. Why does the President mention himself so much.When George H. W. Bush gave a speech to school children, the House of Representatives started hearings and even called the... (Boerne Star, TX)
Beyond silly Sep 9, 2009
Actually, the president's message urging children to stay in school and do their best is comparable to something you might have heard in Ronald Reagan's America; both President Reagan and President George H. W. Bush after him delivered similar talks to schoolchildren. President Obama's basic message -- "What you make of your education will decide nothing less than the future of this country. What you're learning in school today will determine whether we as a nation can meet our greatest... (NJ.com -- Times)
Debt swamping Lembi Group, big S.F. landlord Sep 9, 2009
Almost a quarter of them, according to a 2007 Rasmussen poll, believe then-President George H. W. Bush had foreknowledge of the 2001 terrorist attacks. Of those identifying themselves as Democrats: 35 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Portsmouth schools to show Obama address Tuesday Sep 8, 2009
They have fantastic food (love their burgers and their salads) and great beer. The atmostphere is perfect for. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Enemy of the State Sep 7, 2009
(wiped our all of our local savings and loan banks) Is it just by chance that we followed that with a serious recession during the George H. W. Bush years. That is followed with 8 good years with Clinton; a time when we had it so good, that we had a balanced budget, and was in the process of paying off our debt. (Nogales International, AZ)
Students At One Waco School Will Watch Obamas Speech Live Sep 6, 2009
Presidents Ronald Reagan in 1988 and George H. W. Bush in 1991 delivered similar addresses, without drawing the ire of either conservatives or liberals. But some conservative critics accuse Mr. Obama of trying to promote a political agenda, and claim his speech will inject the federal government too far into public school business. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama lesson plan fires up Sierra Vista parents Sep 5, 2009
Mr. Polyhistor wrote on Sep 4, 2009 8:08 AM:" Wow people, Similar programs were conducted during the 80's with Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush, and I never heard the ridiculous uproar that I hear now. Back then, there was no "opt-out" and it was considered a boost to civics education. Karl Uterhardt states that he has not read the materials, the president's speech transcript has not been posted, and yet he feels compelled to say that he does not feel "such materials" should... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
RedState Morning Briefing Sep 5, 2009
White House officials say Obama s telecast will be the first speech by a sitting president to stress academic achievement since 1991, when President George H. W. Bush spoke to students from Deal Junior High School in Washington, D.C. Democrats, of course, sang a far different tune when a Republican was preparing to address the nation s school children. Then-House Majority Leader Dick Gephardt (D-Missouri) said, The Department of Education should not be producing paid political advertising for... (Human Events Online)
Criminal Stimulus Aug 31, 2009
The expression was used to demonize Republican President George H. W. Bush in 1992 as a leader who didn t care about the economy. Today Americans are uttering those words again. (Human Events Online)
World leaders mourn Kennedy's death Aug 27, 2009
Former President George H. W. Bush issued a statement on behalf of himself and his son, former President George W. Bush, expressing sympathies from members of the Republican Party. "Kennedy was a seminal figure in the U.S. Senate -- a leader who answered the call to duty for some 47 years, and whose death closes a remarkable chapter in that body's history," Bush said. (Xinhuanet, China)
CIA Program: Reckless or Tightly Governed? Aug 27, 2009
"Elaborate care went into figuring out the precise gradations of coercion," David B. Rivkin Jr., a lawyer for both the Reagan and George H. W. Bush administrations told the New York Times. "Yes, its jarring. But it shows how both the lawyers and the nonlawyers tried to do the right thing.". (CBS News -- Early Show)
In quotes: Kennedy tributes Aug 27, 2009
Page last updated at 14:53 GMT, Wednesday, 26 August 2009 15:53 UK. In quotes: Edward Kennedy tributes. (BBC News -- Americas)
Reverse course in Cuba Aug 26, 2009
Instead of taking steps to return to a more reasonable U.S.-Cuba relationship, the administration of George H. W. Bush, followed by that of Bill Clinton, instead rejoiced in the misery of a Cuba deprived of Soviet aid. The sad line then in Cuba, a time referred to there as the "special period," ran as follows: "Cuba has only three problems -- breakfast, lunch and dinner." As Cuba attempted to pick itself up and brush itself off, like Pittsburgh when Big Steel left town, succeeding American... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lompoc’s Japanese residents were forced to leave during World War II Aug 25, 2009
In 1990, President George H. W. Bush would acknowledge violation of the constitutional rights of Japanese up and down the Pacific Coast and formally apologize. But the focus of discussion Tuesday was not the injustice of incarceration, but of Lompoc. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Vineyard Vacation: Obamas Arrive Amid Whispers of Kennedy VisitWH: Obama has 'no plans' to see Kennedy; Secret Service visited compound. Aug 24, 2009
"But you can also mistakenly convey a sense of detachment if the predominant image is one of a president on a gas-guzzling speedboat off the coast of Maine like President George H. W. Bush during the first Persian Gulf War.". What is the risk for Obama. (ABC News)
Might As Well Jump Aug 22, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009 Last Update: 05:50 AM EDT. By JUSTIN ROCKET SILVERMAN. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Go West, Mr. President, Into the Wild Aug 17, 2009
Paul Kelly was a George H. W. Bush appointee, and Harris Hartz was a George W. Bush appointee. More interesti 0000219D ng is the dissent, written by Clinton appointee Michael Murphy. (CBS News)
What the House bill says on end-of-life care Aug 15, 2009
In 1990, when George H. W. Bush was president, new language was inserted in the Act (Title 18, Section 1866) which defined an "advance directive" to be "a written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under State law and relating to the provision of such care when the individual is incapacitated.". The 1990 language required that health care providers and organizations "maintain written policies and procedures with respect to all adult... (MSNBC -- Health)
AP Fact Check: No "Death Panel" In Bill Aug 12, 2009
Health Care Proposal Allows Medicare to Pay for Counseling on End-of-Life Issues. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin incorrectly suggested that a proposal in the health care reform bill would set up a "death panel" for elderly citizens on Medicare. (CBS News -- Health)
Sotomayor praised for balance Aug 8, 2009
She will replace Hon. David Souter, who was appointed in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush. Herbert Greenman, a partner with , appeared before Sotomayor when she was on the 2nd Circuit. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Sotomayor praised Aug 8, 2009
She will replace Hon. David Souter, who was appointed in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush. The New York State Democratic issued a statement after Sotomayor's confirmation. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Sotomayor confirmed to Supreme Court Aug 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer)
Ben Ervin rides bulls professionally across the United States. Ervin, a Calhoun County resident, still strives to compete at the biggest event worldwide, which is held in Las Vegas. (Contributed photo) Aug 6, 2009
Ervin was invited to a rodeo where he met former President George H. W. Bush during his travels, and was able to walk down the streets in procession to the famous band Heart. Despite his many championships, monetary rewards, and general success in various competitions, Ervin s goal is to make it into the Professional Cowboy Rodeo Association s top 15 riders in the world and have the opportunity to ride in Las Vegas with the big leagues. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Grassley expected to oppose Sotomayor for Supreme Court Aug 3, 2009
Souter was named by GOP President George H. W. Bush, but turned out to be more liberal than most Republicans wanted. Sen. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Understanding the enemy Aug 1, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs. Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say. (Asia Times Online)
Click to read:Feds Search Home of Jackson's Doctor Jul 29, 2009
"[61] President George H. W. Bush presented him with The White House's special "Artist of the Decade. "[62] From 1985 to 1990, he donated $500,000 to the United Negro College Fund, and all of the profits from his single "Man in the Mirror" went to charity.[63][64] Jackson's live rendition of "You Were There" at Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th birthday celebration received an Emmy nomination 1991?93: Dangerous, Heal the World Foundation and Super Bowl XXVII In March 1991, Jackson renewed his contract with... (CBS News)
Where's our peace dividend? Jul 29, 2009
When the Cold War ended in 1991 with the collapse and dissolution of the Soviet Union, oilman President George H. W. Bush took America straight into the first Gulf War against Iraq, clearly an oil war. Still no peace dividend. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Glazier: The ADA, Social Security and the economy Jul 23, 2009
As the disability community celebrates the 19th anniversary (July 26) of President George H. W. Bush s signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we find our numbers swelling if the upswing in applications for Social Security disability benefits is any indication. Why does this happen every time the U.S. economy is threatened with a recession. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Matcha cupcakes provide the benefit of green tea in a sweet dessert Jul 22, 2009
Chocolate chip cookies (for George H. W. Bush). (Makes about 70 cookies). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
RISE: an All-Star opportunity for at-risk youth Jul 21, 2009
On July 14, before an international television audience at the sold-out All-Star game at Busch Field in St. Louis, Project RISE executive director and Thayer Academy teacher Rob Dixon was honored by President Obama and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Dixon arrived at the event with former student and Project RISE board member Jeff Gulko, who nominated him for the award. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Sotomayor would be beholden to no one Jul 20, 2009
Souter came with no paper trail and President George H. W. Bush chose him as a safely conservative nominee to the court. At first he was. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Big names pay tribute to Cronkite Jul 18, 2009
" As a pioneer in television journalism, he was a towering, respected figure. Many Americans heard it from Walter first that President Kennedy had died, or that man had walked on the moon. He is already missed." former President George H. W. Bush. "He was a great broadcaster and a gentleman whose experience, honesty, professionalism and style defined the role of anchor and commentator." Leslie Moonves, CBS Corp. chief executive. (MSNBC -- Television)
Iraq on track toits true destiny Jul 17, 2009
Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs. Iraq on track to its true destiny By Michael T Klare. (Asia Times Online)
Project RISE director honored at All-Star game Jul 15, 2009
Before an international television audience and sold-out Busch Field in St. Louis, President Obama and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush were scheduled prior to the July 14 All-Star game to honor Thayer Academy teacher Rob Dixon, executive director of Project RISE (Respect, Integrity, and Success Through Education), a summer youth academic and cultural enrichment camp, for having been named an All-Star Among Us by People magazine and Major League... (Braintree Forum, MA)
GOP Questions Sotomayor's Impartiality Jul 14, 2009
Judge Sotomayor was nominated on November 27, 1991, by President George H. W. Bush to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ... Judge Sotomayor was nominated on November 27, 1991, by President George H. W. Bush ... Justice Clarence Thomas, appointed by President George H. W. Bush, was the most inclined, voting to invalidate 65. (CBS News)
Few fireworks expected at Sotomayor hearing Jul 13, 2009
" The 55-year-old federal appellate judge, bidding to become the first Hispanic to sit on the court, has much in her favor:She has a lengthy judicial record, was first nominated by a Republican president (George H. W. Bush, who last month told CNN she had a "distinguished record on the bench") and has received strong endorsements from respected legal and law enforcement groups. What's more, senators can score political points by embracing her."There's no point in having a huge battle with the... (Fresno Bee)
Firefighter to testify against Sotomayor Jul 10, 2009
Among their 15 witnesses are people who know her best, including Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau, her first boss, as well as several figures with at least some claim to GOP credentials, including New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg who ran as a Republican but switched his affiliation to independent in 2007 former FBI Director Louis Freeh, first named to a federal judgeship by former President George H. W. Bush, and Michael J. Garcia, a former Manhattan U.S. attorney... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Why Sarah Palin Quit Jul 4, 2009
Such fickle behavior has not endeared her to many party stalwarts, and her name is consistently left off the list when reporters ask the likes of John McCain and former Presidents George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush for ideas on who could be the next leader of the party. Perhaps because of these missteps, many GOP advisers have urged Palin to keep a low profile, to follow the Ronald Reagan trajectory by studying up on the issues, maybe do a listening tour and spend time building relationships... (Time.com)
